BTR-82A vs VBCI
| Russian APC, entered service in 1986, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious armored personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | Arzamas Machine-Building Plant |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| French IFV, entering service in 2008, has been manufactured in 640 units by Nexter. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Nexter Systems |
| Number produced | 640 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.8 million |
| Combat weight | 15.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.70 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.41 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (+7 passengers) |
| Engine | diesel KamAZ-7403 260 hp (190 kW) |
| Main armament | 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 30 mm 2A72 autocannon |
| Combat weight | 32.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 750 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.60 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.98 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 + 9-man combat group |
| Engine | 600 hp Volvo D13 turbocharged diesel engine |
| Main armament | 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-82A or VBCI?
The VBCI is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BTR-82A's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-82A or VBCI?
The VBCI has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the BTR-82A's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-82A or VBCI?
The VBCI is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-82A's 15.4 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-82A or VBCI?
The BTR-82A is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the VBCI's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-82A and VBCI require?
The BTR-82A requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the VBCI's 2 + 9-man combat group crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-82A or VBCI?
The BTR-82A has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 640 units of the VBCI.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-82A and VBCI?
The BTR-82A is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the VBCI carries 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon as its main armament.